1960s Peggy Mach Seated Ballerina Terra Cotta Sculpture on Wooden Base, No. 317/975

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A captivating, mid-century style limited edition terracotta composite sculpture by celebrated American artist Peggy Mach (1922–2013). The piece beautifully captures … Read more A captivating, mid-century style limited edition terracotta composite sculpture by celebrated American artist Peggy Mach (1922–2013). The piece beautifully captures a graceful ballerina in a serene moment of reflection, seated with her hands clasped around her knee.

This fine art sculpture emphasizes a striking contrast in textures, pairing the smooth contours of the dancer's skin, arms, and face with a heavily stippled, expressive treatment on her practice leotard and the rocky ground below. The terracotta clay body features a warm, rich tone that beautifully highlights the intricate muscle definition and meditative pose. The figure comes permanently mounted to its original minimalist black-finished wooden pedestal display base.

This piece is rich with all original factory validation stamps:Signature: Inscribed with the artist's stylized signature "Peggy Mach" molded directly into the lower hip/thigh area.Studio Stamp: Features the official "© AMR" (Alva Museum Replicas) copyright rectangular studio impression next to the signature.Limited Edition: Features its original inset brass plaque stamped 317 / 975, indicating this is an authenticated piece from the rare, highly collectible limited studio production run.

This is a large sized figurine and without the stand it measures 6" x 7" x 10". See less